South American burglary ring indicted in Wisconsin
Four South American nationals were indicted in Wisconsin in a multistate burglary ring tied to $1 million in stolen cash, jewelry and firearms.
Milwaukee landlord pleads not guilty in drug case
Milwaukee landlord Sam Stair pleaded not guilty to federal drug conspiracy, money laundering and drug house charges tied to rental properties.
Milwaukee woman charged in $2M Medicaid fraud case
A Milwaukee woman faces felony charges after allegedly stealing over $2 million from Medicaid and fraudulently obtaining PPP funds, prosecutors say.
Central Wisconsin drug trafficking ring sentences handed down
Federal sentences handed down in a Central Wisconsin drug trafficking case involving meth, cocaine, firearms and a multi-year investigation.
Real estate agent, wife charged in $500k lodge theft
A Muskego real estate agent and his wife face theft and money laundering charges after allegedly stealing $500,000 from a Whitefish Bay Masonic lodge.
Milwaukee prenatal care owner gets 10 years for fraud
Former Milwaukee prenatal care owner Markita Barnes sentenced to 10 years for Medicaid fraud scheme that stole millions from programs for at-risk mothers.
Milwaukee man gets 11 years for Medicaid fraud
Milwaukee man sentenced to 11 years in federal prison for Medicaid fraud, illegal kickbacks, wire fraud and money laundering tied to a fake home healthcare scheme.
California man gets 19 years in Midwest drug conspiracy
A California man was sentenced to 19 years in federal prison for leading a Midwest drug trafficking and money laundering conspiracy distributing fentanyl, cocaine and meth.
Minocqua man sentenced in $828K investment scheme
A Minocqua man was sentenced to more than six years in federal prison for wire fraud and money laundering in an $828,000 investment fraud scheme.
Former Catholic Charities staff indicted in $2M fraud
Four people, including former Catholic Charities employees, were indicted on federal fraud, identity theft and money laundering charges in a $2 million scheme.
Manitowoc woman sentenced for $10M money laundering
A Manitowoc woman was sentenced to federal prison and ordered to pay over $10 million in restitution for a sophisticated money laundering and fraud scheme.
Appleton man banned from trading after $2M Ponzi scheme
An Appleton man convicted in a $2 million Ponzi scheme was permanently banned by the CFTC after wire fraud and money laundering convictions.
Legal News
- Congressional candidate challenges rivals’ ballot papers
- FBI interview covers poll worker’s complaint
- Milwaukee County hires lawyers to protect 2020 ballot privacy
- Madison election official reassigned after ballot error
- Prison guard sentenced for sexually assaulting inmate
- Wisconsin Supreme Court weighs judicial recusal rules
- Wisconsin settles Waupun prison death lawsuit for $3.75M
- Wisconsin settles $10M PFAS lawsuit against Tyco
- Poll: Most Americans think Supreme Court favors Trump
- FBI interviews Milwaukee officers in 2020 election probe
- Georgia-Pacific settles wrongful termination lawsuit
- Attorney reprimanded over witness payments
Case Digests
- Witness Inducement-Public Reprimand
- Attorney Misconduct-License Revocation
- Daubert Standard-Damages Cap
- Business Replacement Benefits-Equitable Estoppel
- Self-Storage Act-Sufficiency of Evidence
- Rule 11 Plea-Constructive Possession
- Sentencing Enhancement-Harmless Error- Methamphetamine Distribution
- Substantive Reasonableness-Sentencing Disparity
- Deferential Substantial-Evidence Standard-Hardship Determination
- First Amendment-Connick/Pickering Balancing Framework
- Monell Liability-Eighth Amendment (Medical Care)
- Lanham Act-International Service











